ShelterBox responds to Nepal earthquake - CNN iReport

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Nepal, Shelter, Humanitarian Aid

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> ShelterBox responds to Nepal earthquake
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> A ShelterBox response team is in Nepal to see how ShelterBox can be of assistance following an earthquake measuring 7.8 in magnitude.
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> The quake occurred between the major cities of Kathmandu and Pokhara, with tremors felt as far away as Delhi in India. More than 4,000 people are reported to have died following the earthquake with more than 8,000 injured.
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> ShelterBox is already in talks with several aid agencies and Rotary contacts based in Nepal to see where we can help.
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> Dave Ray, ShelterBox Operations Coordinator, said: "One of our contacts based in Kathmandu told us that the environment is filled with fear as more tremors keep occuring. There is a lot of damage in Kathmandu and emergency relief will be required for sure."
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> In addition, ShelterBox already has aid, including tents, prepositioned in the country, which could be used as emergency clinics, as well as shelters in the immediate aftermath.
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> Sadly, ShelterBox has responded to several disasters in Nepal throughout the years. Most recently ShelterBox provided aid to people who had lost their homes in the north of the country due to flooding and landslides last autumn.
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> Donations can be made at www.ShelterBoxUSA.org/Nepal
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> About SHELTERBOX USA
> Since 2000, ShelterBox has provided shelter, warmth and dignity following more than 250 disasters in over 90 countries. ShelterBox instantly responds to earthquake, volcano, flood, hurricane, cyclone, tsunami or conflict by delivering boxes of aid and other supplies. Each iconic green ShelterBox contains a disaster relief tent for an extended family, stove, blankets and water filtration system, among other tools for survival. ShelterBox’s American affiliate, ShelterBox USA, is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida. ShelterBox is a proud Project Partner of Rotary International. Tax-deductible donations to ShelterBox USA can be made at www.shelterboxusa.org or 941-907-6036.
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> Contact:
> Chris Alexander: calexander@shelterboxusa.org | o: 941.907.6036 ext. 102 | m: 941.993-9000